Boost your metabolism with resistance training!

This Spring, invest your time in upgrading your metabolism to help get your body in prime condition for the long-awaited Summer sun!

Forget excessive cardio and hugely restrictive dieting; the only way to do this is with proper weight training, since developing lean muscle is key to increasing your metabolism. Fear not, Arnie sized back and biceps are not a requirement, we’re just talking a small increase in muscle mass that will also make you look healthy and toned and feel stronger in everyday life.

Your starting point is to learn the big ‘compound’ movements that simultaneously use multiple muscles across multiple joints, namely: the squat, deadlift, pullup, bent-over-row, overhead press and bench press. These exercises needn’t be the limit to your workouts but should be used as the foundation and can be combined simply to make a full-body session, working all the major muscles in your body and in turn boosting your metabolism.

Once you have nailed down the technique for these lifts, combine them into a superset style workout (see example below) and repeat twice a week.

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David combines industry leading strength and conditioning qualifications with his years of experience in body composition and physique training to develop highly effective programmes which focus on driving consistent strength increases alongside impressive body composition results. Being a competitive bodybuilder, achieving British runner up at the NPA Nationals, David knows what it takes to get results!

DISCLAIMER: It is essential to note that the results you achieve will be dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: the time spent training with our personal trainers in London Bridge, or following our Online training programmes in your own gym; how hard you train; how disciplined you are with your diet and nutrition and your individual genetic and hormonal response to the training. We can design expert training programmes and motivate you to train, but we can make no guarantee that individuals who join our gym will achieve the same results. Your dedication and hard work will be key to the results you attain.

The information on this website is for entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for working directly with a qualified professional since circumstances will vary from person to person. You must consult with a medical or fitness professional before starting any new exercise or nutrition programme.